Ecostore~ Review and Giveaway!

safe house cleanersEcostore USA, an extension of the original New Zealand-based Ecostore, offers a range of eco-friendly, plant-based cleaning products for the home, as well as body and baby care products that are free of toxic chemicals.

They claim to be as effective as leading supermarket brands, but I find their dishwashing liquid to be even better. Not only does it suds up fabulously, but it doesn't dry out my hands (and I wash dishes about four times a day), leave any kind of residue, or have any fragrance. I have been using it to wash my son's bottle feeding supplies also, because it's free of petrochemicals, phosphates, nitrates, EDTA, sodium lauryl sulfate, dyes, and perfumes. It's also terrific at cutting grease (I use lots of olive oil in my cooking). What is does contain is plant-based surfactants, mineral hydroxide, and citrus oil (and that's it).
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Most of the products are concentrated, to help save the customer money so they can afford more natural products. A little goes a long way, and they don't use cheap fillers or bulking agents to make it appear as though there is more product. I had the opportunity to try out their kitchen Dishwash Liquid and their citrus-based Spray Cleaner. The spray cleaner is made with the zest of citrus peel, plant-based surfactants, a fatty acid derivative, and ethanol. I always use natural products to clean my home, especially now that I have a son who has begun attempts at crawling. Unfortunately, when it comes to spray cleaners, natural products tend to leave streaks (usually because they use natural oils in their product). As a result, I tried using a home-made vinegar solution to clean our mirrors and windows, but my husband hates the smell. Ecostore's naturally antibacterial Spray Cleaner does a great job of cleaning the glass surfaces in my home without leaving streaks.


Ecostore's motto is No Nasty Chemicals, which is also the name of their monthly newsletter that offers information, updates, and great deals. Other products offered by Ecostore, such as Laundry Powder, Wool Wash, Bath Soaps fragranced with plant oils, Baby Massage Oil and Baby Shampoo, are all plant- and mineral-based, and they even offer non-toxic pet care products, such as Ear Wash and Pet Shampoo. A hair care line is coming soon for Ecostore's US market.

Buy it! To buy Ecostore's plant-based, earth-friendly products, visit their web-site. Shipping is always free on orders of $25 or more!

Win it! Ecostore has generously offered a follower of Penelope's Oasis a chance to win a $25 gift certificate toward their non-toxic cleaning products. To enter, please leave a comment below telling me what you'd buy with your gift certificate. Don't forget to leave an email address where you can be contacted if you are the winner.

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Contest open until March 12th, 2010 at 8 AM EST to US and Canada. Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.

Review and giveaway sponsored by Ecostore.
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  1. They used to have a Rosemary Orange Shampoo that I loved, but it's currently out of stock. I think I would really like to try their Citrus Spray Cleaner...sounds divine!

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  3. Also tweeted here: www.twitter.com/banbbaby

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  4. I'd get the oxygen whitener, lemon rinse aid and the cream cleanser. I've tried their products before and love them! The citrus spray cleaner is awesome!
    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  5. I follow ecostoreusa on twitter (emilyisland)
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  8. I'm following you on twitter (emilyisland) and tweeted:
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  9. I updated to your new button on my blog, Emily's Latest, at
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  10. I would buy two boxes of laundry powder and a coconut soap. Aitmama {{ta}} gmail {{tod}} com

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  11. I would probably either buy the liquid dish wash or the front loader laundry detergent!

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  12. I follow on twitter and tweeted!
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  13. I follow ecostore on twitter! (1)
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  19. I would get the baby body wash, baby shampoo, the citrus spray cleaner and the toilet cleaner!
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  20. confirmed email subscriber of Penelope's Oasis 1

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  22. I subscribe to your blog via e-mail!
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  27. I'd like to try the laundry detergent on my son's cloth diapers

    mmclean13 at gmail dot com

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  28. I follow ecostore on twitter @cheapandcreativ

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  30. tweet:

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  31. I would buy the lemongrass bar soap and the toilet bowl cleaner.

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  32. Following on Twitter and Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/9157351164

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  33. I would like to try the Citrus Spray Cleaner.
    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  34. Follow Ecostore on Twitter
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  35. I would love to try the Lemon Grass bar soap!

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  36. Tweet:
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  37. following ecostore on twitter @lisakw27 +3

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  38. voted for Penelope's Oasis on topbabyblogs!

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  39. coconut soap, laundry soap powder, baby bath wash
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  40. follow ecostore on twitter-vickers2622 entry 1

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  52. Tweet.

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  53. i admit i would stock up on soap, body soap for me and baby

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  54. I want to get the Laundry Liquid and the Coconut Soap!
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

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  55. I'd like to try the Citrus spray cleaner and the pet shampoo.

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  56. I'd like to try the ear wash for dogs

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  57. I would get the Laundry Liquid and the Citrus Spray Cleaner.

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  58. I'd really like to try the Auto Dish Powder as that's one of the areas that I'm not as green as I want to be!

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  59. I would get household cleaner, Citrus Spray cleaner and laundry detergent.
    I did everything above, followed and fanned everyone and tweeted. :)
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  60. oxygen whitener laundry liquid baby bathtime products...there is alot I would want to try

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  64. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/9223411657 tweet

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  66. I would get the pure oxygen whitener and the liquid laundry
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  67. I follow ecostoreusa through twitter (@jjak2003)
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  68. I follow you through twitter and tweeted
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  69. the vanilla shampoo and conditioner!!

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  70. I would start with some shampoos, if in stock--would like to try the Manuka Sandalwood.


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  71. Already subscribe to the newsletter #1.

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  72. Already subscribe to the newsletter #2.

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  74. I would like to try the Baby Nappy Balm

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  79. I would get some wool wash and citrus spray
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  80. 1 Follow Ecostore on Twitter
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  91. I would get the coconut and lemongrass soap.

    JAS2662@yahoo.com

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  92. I'd buy a couple bottles of the citrus cleaner! We love it!

    katie_kitty[at]msn[dot]com

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  93. You're on my blogroll.

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  94. If I won, I'd buy the Vanilla Soap and the Coconut Soap

    stephy905@hotmail.com

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  95. I follow Ecostore on twitter #1

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  96. I follow Ecostore on twitter #2

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  97. I follow Ecostore on twitter #3

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  98. I'm a fan of Ecostore on facebook #1

    Stephanie Brenda LaPlante

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  99. I'm a fan of Ecostore on facebook #2

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  100. I'm a fan of Ecostore on facebook #3

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  101. I subscribe to the No Nasty Chemicals newsletter #1

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  104. Tweeted

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  105. I blogged your giveaway

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  106. I added you to my blogroll #2

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  110. I entered the carolina pad giveaway!
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  111. probably toilet cleaner and liquid laundry detergent. Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  115. voted for you! Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  116. I would buy the baby body wash and the baby shampoo.

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  117. I am a fan of Ecostore on FB. My FB username is Shawna OBrien. Entry #1

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  118. I am a fan of Ecostore on FB. My FB username is Shawna OBrien. Entry #2

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  119. I am a fan of Ecostore on FB. My FB username is Shawna OBrien. Entry #3

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  120. I follow Ecostore on Twitter. My Twitter ID is ShawnaMichelle2. Entry #1

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  121. I follow Ecostore on Twitter. My Twitter ID is ShawnaMichelle2. Entry #2

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  122. I follow Ecostore on Twitter. My Twitter ID is ShawnaMichelle2. Entry #3

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  123. I follow you and Ecostore on Twitter and Tweeted
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  124. I am a confirmed email subscriber of Penelope's Oasis. Entry #1

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  127. I'd get the Orange-Rosemary Shampoo and Conditioner for my hair

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  139. Voted At Top baby Blogs for you.

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  140. I'd get Citrus Spray Cleaner, Pure Oxygen Whitener and Toilet Cleaner

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  141. I already use the Oxy-whitener and love it. I would like to try the baby wash, shampoo & massage oil for my grandson who suffers from eczema. thanks :)
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  142. I already get the Ecostore newsletter.
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  145. I voted for you on Top MommyBlogger! good luck!
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  149. If I won I spend all of my gift certificate on their collection of soaps...vanilla, lemongrass, honey & kelp etc.

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  150. I entered the anne geddes baby logo shirt giveaway!
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  151. I would start with their Vanilla Shampoo and Conditioner. I have been wanting to try it out for a while now. Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail

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  152. Ecostore Facebook Fan: Bekki Orr
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  158. Subscriber of the No Nasty Chemicals Newsletter
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  160. I get the No Nasty Chemicals Newsletter
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  161. Confirmed email subscriber! #1
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  162. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bekki1820cb/status/9837636943

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  165. I would get Dishwash Liquid, Laundry Liquid and Lemon Rinse Aid.

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  166. Follow EcoStore on Twitter (Anatolyevna) #2

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